In Australia, The "Melbourne Cup" is the biggest 'handicap' horse race of the year. Here are 15 multiple choice questions about this historic horse race.
Purportedly Errol Flynn's last words were, "I've had a hell of a lot of fun and I've enjoyed every minute of it". So, what do you know about this enigmatic Aussie Actor?
Ronald Reagan was one of the most popular Presidents the US has seen. This quiz is mostly about his witticisms, his quotable quotes! All multiple choice - enjoy this tribute to a truly great man of the 20th century!
The definition of 'Bush Tucker' is a food native to Australia which was present before European colonisation. Can you guess the name of these delicious, gourmet Aussie foods?
Straightforward quiz about Australian Prime Ministers and their 'quotable' quotes or 'quotable' quotes about them. See how well you know Australia's verbal political history!
Australia is often referred to as a 'wide brown land', but this island continent is more than just gibber desert! Can you answer the following questions on Australia's natural landforms?
"I told you I was sick" - the inimitable words of Spike Milligan, his chosen inscription for his headstone! The following are epitaphs of whom? All multiple-choice. (Check out "Famous Epitaphs" for many, many more!)
The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas - all answers are Australian fauna - Q1 to Q12, the last three questions are an added bonus. Enjoy - with Seasons Greetings from Down Under!
This quiz is all about the use of the word 'dog' in movie titles! Can you pick the correct movie title from the short description given? All multiple choice.
Mostly true or false / yes or no answers (some multiple choice) - shouldn't be too hard except that there's no theme, just an odd assortment of quirky facts!
Aussie K's in geography - not so well known but worthwhile visiting places spread out across the flat brown Australian landscape - have a go, have a guess - you never know, you might actually get these places! All multiple choice.
Movies with the word 'Australia' in the title is the theme of this quiz. Can you pick the movie (some made for TV or video) title from the clues and the multiple choices given! Good luck.
Aside from the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most recognisable architectural symbols. But how much do you know about the old 'Coat Hanger'? All multiple choice, good luck!
Just an assortment of trivia geographically defined with regard to cities of the world. All are multiple choice with answers starting with 'E'. Don't strain the brain too hard, just enjoy!
Exploration of the 'Great South Land' began in the 1600s. The following are some of the explorers who pre and post dated Captain James Cook. All multiple-choice.
The Irish are a truly remarkable people and the following quiz is dedicated to their race. A 'hodge-podge' of quotes on everything Irish - all multiple choice - so here's a toast to your enemies' enemies!
"The Aunty Jack Show", was an early Australian sketch comedy show with a famous catch-phrase, "I'll rip yer bloody arms off"! What do you know of, or remember about, dear old "Aunty Jack"?
Ancient Greek monuments, some of which still stand today in all their glory, are truly awesome! How much do you know about these monuments and the people who created them?
Our Aussie vernacular, 'strine', is generally specific to just the island continent! Can you pick the strine in the following (mostly multiple choice) questions?
Words to describe groups of animals are referred to as collective nouns. The question in this quiz is the animal and the multiple choice answers are the 'collective'!
My Birthday is 17 May and this quiz is based on that day in history! What has happened in the past on this day will be brought to light throughout this multiple choice quiz!
Australia's 'National Day' is 26 January and the typical Aussie will probably celebrate with a family BBQ, beer and backyard cricket! However, what do you know about this special 'Down Under Day'? Try this quick quiz!
Ah the English, as a nation, an all conquering people - however, their detractors are certainly quick with a quip! Enjoy the following multiple choice questions about who said what about the English!
The following quiz relates to quotable quotes from or about Australians. Just for a bit of fun and a slight brain drain... all multiple-choice! (Thanks to the Australian Almanac!)
Just an assortment of trivia geographically defined with regard to cities of the world. All are multiple choice with answers starting with 'F'. Good luck!
One of Australia's legendary heroes, 'Weary' Dunlop, saved the lives of thousands of prisoners of war in Java and Thailand during WWII. How much do you know about this "lighthouse of sanity in a universe of madness and suffering"?
"Stingers" is an Aussie police drama about undercover cops bringing law breakers to justice! What do you know about "Stingers" and its cast? NB: Some questions are about cast members and other shows they've been in!
The first statuette was presented in 1929 for the 'Academy Award of Merit'. How much do you know about the Oscars Ceremony and the more 'quirky' details of its long and colourful history? Mostly multiple choice.
Dinosaurs lived in the Mesozoic era between 220 and 65 million years ago. Closely related to modern-day birds, what do you know about Aussie dinosaurs?
Hamlets in the 'Lucky Country'. All are places in Australia beginning with the letter H. Some are not so well known, but give it a burl! All multiple choice.